Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Work Place Services

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Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

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This position will interface with every level of the organization to drive informed decision-making for our global workplace and facilities categories. The role will propel cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation, improving business outcomes through effective strategic sourcing activities and vendor relationship management for all facilities and workplace services.

• Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Lead sourcing and procurement workstreams for new office build-outs, relocations, and major renovation projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines and budgets.

• Lead sourcing projects, including vendor selection (RFIs, RFPs), negotiation, and contracting for other facilities-related goods and services such as maintenance, janitorial, security, and office amenities.

• Market Intelligence: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of market dynamics, supplier landscapes, and cost trends to proactively identify sourcing opportunities and risks.

• Identification and realization of cost-savings, supply risk reduction opportunities, and building a culture of long-term savings without compromising supply assurance or quality.

• Should-Cost Modeling: Create and utilize should-cost models for key spend categories to drive negotiation strategies and ensure market-competitive pricing.

• Vendor Performance Management: Establish and manage a robust vendor performance management program, including scorecards, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): In partnership with legal and security teams, manage the end-to-end vendor risk process, from initial security assessments to ongoing monitoring of critical facilities vendors.

• Develop sourcing strategy and plans in close coordination with internal stakeholders, including Workplace, Facilities, and Real Estate teams.

• Continuous learning and development of knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, WPS | Facilities service categories, and general supply market conditions to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

• Adhere to, and monitor compliance with, company strategic sourcing policies and procedures to transact business with the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professional conduct.

• Years of Experience in Related Field:7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, or global procurement, with a significant focus on workplace services and facilities, construction, or other corporate services spend.

• Education:BS Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or Management.

• Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels of the organization, from one-on-one meetings to executive management.

• Strong knowledge of procurement and strategic sourcing best practices.

• Effective written communication skills to summarize complex concepts and terms into executive summaries.

• Must be comfortable working in a high-pace environment, be able to multi-task, and have a hands-on attitude.

• Must be able to excel in a flexible, fast-paced work environment and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills, high level of attention to detail, and a self-starter with a "can-do" mentality.

• Specific Category Expertise: Demonstrated sourcing experience in critical facilities sub-categories, including Integrated Facility Management (IFM), commercial real estate brokerage, design & build services, capital projects, hard and soft services (hard services (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing), soft services (e.g., janitorial, security)), and office amenities.

• Lease Abstraction & Analysis: Experience reviewing and abstracting key commercial terms from real estate lease agreements.

• Advanced Negotiations: Proven expertise in negotiating complex, high-value contracts, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).* Financial & Data Analysis: Strong financial acumen with the ability to perform detailed spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and build compelling business cases.* E-Sourcing Tools: Hands-on experience with e-sourcing and procure-to-pay (P2P) platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Scout RFP).

• Strong understanding of global facilities operations and experience partnering with workplace and real estate teams.

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself have shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.